Electric scooters are about to face stricter rules in Morocco.
The Government Council has approved a new decree regulating electric scooters and other personal mobility devices, introducing mandatory safety measures after years of operating in a legal gray area. The rules will take effect once published in the Official Bulletin.
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The biggest change?
Wearing a helmet is now mandatory for anyone riding an electric scooter or an electrically assisted bicycle.
The goal is to reduce the number and severity of road accidents involving these increasingly popular vehicles.
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The decree also sets a maximum speed of 25 km/h.
Any scooter exceeding that limit will no longer fall under the same legal category and may be subject to different regulations.
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Another important rule:
Headphones, earphones and audio headsets are now prohibited while riding.
Authorities say riders must remain fully aware of their surroundings to hear traffic, emergency vehicles and potential hazards.
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The regulation also introduces a minimum age requirement and defines where these vehicles are allowed to circulate, particularly outside urban areas, filling a long-standing legal gap in Morocco’s Road Code.
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With electric scooters becoming increasingly common in cities like Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech, the government hopes these measures will improve road safety while providing a clear legal framework for users.
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For scooter riders, the message is simple: wear a helmet, keep your speed under 25 km/h, leave the headphones at home—and ride responsibly.
